#9BE847 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #9be847 is a yellow-leaning lime with a fresh, glowing edge. Its lightness brings energy and suggests growth, making it effective for sports branding, gaming interfaces, and nature-focused graphics. Use the hex code as a sharp accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. Black text remains highly legible at about 14.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #9be847
What is #9be847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9be847 is rgb(155, 232, 71), in HSL hsl(89, 78%, 59%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 69%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #9be847?
Is #9be847 warm or cool?
#9be847 reads as a warm-leaning lime because its green base is pulled toward yellow, while its high saturation and light value give the shade an energetic, fresh character that feels more youthful than subdued in accent use.
Is #9be847 readable on white or black?
#9be847 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.